MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,404 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Corrosion forming in nearside wheel arch and sill areas. Not considered excessive at time of test
Front brake discs noticeably worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Battery insecure
Corrosion forming in nearside wheel arch and sill areas. Not considered excessive at time of test
Engine idles erraticly and cuts out
Front brake discs noticeably worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch not causing sharp egdes or projection.
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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VPK 888Y is a 1982 BMW 520 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1982 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 86,929 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VPK 888Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 44 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VPK 888Y is a 1982 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1982.
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